This book contains a study and breakdown of "harmony in 4ths". The introduction of quartal harmony in modern jazz began in the 1960's. Compositions by Miles Davis and John Coltrane such as "Impressions" and "So What" showcased chord voicings derived from quartal harmony. The purpose of this book is to show guitarists how to function in an area of harmony mostly dominated by Keyboard players. Common uses of quartal harmony are demonstrated and analyzed. Exercises and compositions in the style of Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock and others are included. This book includes access to online audio which contains demonstrations of all exercises.
Introduction
Traditional Harmony
Quartal Harmony
Functions
Upper, Middle and Lower Four-String Voicings
The Seven Functions
Analysis Chart - Seven Structures
Structure Excercises
Expanding Ouartal Structures
Quartal Structures and Traditional Harmony
Creating Outside Sounds
Chromatic Movement
Contrary Motion
Contrary Motion with Added Bass Note
Creating ii - V - I Progressions
Variations of Ouartal Voicings
Harmonic Minor
Harmonic Minor Ouartal Harmony
Minor Blues
Jazz Tunes
500 Chicks
Hand Prints
Black in Gray
Never Tardy
Big Moon Flower
Closing Notes
Traditional Harmony
Quartal Harmony
Functions
Upper, Middle and Lower Four-String Voicings
The Seven Functions
Analysis Chart - Seven Structures
Structure Excercises
Expanding Ouartal Structures
Quartal Structures and Traditional Harmony
Creating Outside Sounds
Chromatic Movement
Contrary Motion
Contrary Motion with Added Bass Note
Creating ii - V - I Progressions
Variations of Ouartal Voicings
Harmonic Minor
Harmonic Minor Ouartal Harmony
Minor Blues
Jazz Tunes
500 Chicks
Hand Prints
Black in Gray
Never Tardy
Big Moon Flower
Closing Notes
| Arrangement | Guitar |
| Genres | Tuition |
| Format | Instrumental Tutor |
| Level | 4 |
| NumberOfPages | 72 |
| Media | Downloads, Sheet Music |
| Publisher | Mel Bay Publications |
| Contributors | Floyd, Tom (Author) |
| Language | English |
| ISBN | 9780786693573 |